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Titel: Das Glück weht vom Meer
Untertitel: Nordlichtmomente, Band 1
Serie: #1 in Nordlichtmomente
Kategorien: Contemporary, Fiction, Romance, Rural, Wholesome
Autor: Lotta Larsson
Erzähler: Katrin Ingendoh, Philipp Oliver Baumgarten
Herausgeber: Amazon EU S.à r.l.
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 10-02-2026
Sprache: Deutsch

Zusammenfassung:
Eine bewegende Liebesgeschichte über Neuanfänge an der dänischen Nordseeküste von Erfolgsautorin Lotta Larsson Hygge, Herz und Nordseezauber in Klintgården Nach ihrer geplatzten Hochzeit reist die junge Lehrerin Anna spontan nach Dänemark ans Meer. Das verwitterte Holzhaus Klintgården, das voller Geschichten steckt, das Rauschen der Wellen und die klaren Winde schenken ihr neue Kraft und lassen sie langsam zur Ruhe kommen. Als sie dem Bootsbauer Mikkel begegnet, spürt sie sofort eine besondere Nähe, die wie ein stilles Versprechen zwischen ihnen liegt. Doch unter der Oberfläche verbergen sich Verletzungen, die beide immer wieder einholen. Finden Anna und Mikkel den Mut, trotz aller Zweifel ein neues Glück zu wagen?

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Titel: Scheunenparty: Hubbis 23. Fall
Untertitel: Hubbi ermittelt
Serie: #23 in Hubbi ermittelt [Hubbi Investigates]
Kategorien: Amateur Detective, Animal, Cozy Mystery, Crime Fiction
Autor: Pia Mester
Erzähler: Nadine Louwers
Herausgeber: Pia Mester,Nadine Louwers
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-25-2026
Sprache: Deutsch

Zusammenfassung:
Das sauerländische Affeln ist eigentlich ein Dorf, in dem man sich über schief hängende Gardinen mehr aufregt als über Weltpolitik. Doch der Frieden bekommt tiefe Risse, als Bauunternehmer Frank Bellmann dein Einwohnern ein gigantisches Partyhotel direkt vor die Haustür setzen will. Für manche klingt das nach Geldregen, für andere nach Dauerlärm, Junggesellenabschieden und Erbrochenem im Vorgarten.Kneipenwirtin Hubbi Dötsch steckt mittendrin. Das Hotel könnte ihrer Kneipe, der Nuckelpinne, neuen Schwung bringen – oder sie in eine Außenstelle des Ballermanns verwandeln. Noch bevor sie sich entscheiden kann, ob sie jubeln oder jammern soll, treibt Bellmann tot in einem Güllebecken.Für Hubbi ist schnell klar: Das war kein Unfall. Also nimmt sie die Ermittlungen auf, unterstützt von ihrem treuen Dackel Meter, ihrem pragmatischen Mann Tristan und ihren neugierigen Stammgästen, die mehr tratschen als trinken. Nebenbei soll sie auch noch ihrem Kumpel Kevin helfen, einen romantischen Heiratsantrag für Rosa zu planen, was sich als fast genauso kompliziert erweist wie die Mordaufklärung. Denn je tiefer Hubbi gräbt, desto deutlicher wird: In Affeln trauert längst nicht jeder um Frank Bellmann.

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Title: Grimm's Furry Tail
Subtitle: Whales and Tails Mystery, Book 3
Series: #3 in Whales and Tails Mystery
Categories: Animal, Cozy Mystery, Cuisine, Culinary, Mystery
Author: Kathi Daley
Narrator: Angel Clark
Publisher: Kathi Daley Books
Release date: 03-24-2026
Language: English

Summary:
A cozy mystery series set on Madrona Island, a fictional island within the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington State. As a fourth generation islander Caitlin Hart is struggling to make her way as the economy and culture of the island evolves toward a tourism based industry. Cait lives in a cabin on her aunt's oceanfront estate where she helps her aunt run Harthaven Cat Sanctuary. When she isn't working with the cats, she helps best friend Tara, operate the coffee bar/bookstore/cat lounge they own, named Coffee Cat Books. In the third book in the series Cait’s friend Cody buys the old newspaper and discovers a previously unpublished edition that details a murder that occurred decades ago. The fact that the story was written but never published piques the curiosity of the friends, who decide to delve into a cold case that reaches back fifty years. When the truth is discovered they struggle with the ramifications of what they have uncovered. They know that revealing it will rock the small island community to its core.

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Title: Shotgun Wedding
Subtitle: A Kenni Lowry Mystery, Book 12
Categories: Cozy Mystery, Mystery
Author: Tonya Kappes
Narrator: Hillary Huber
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Release date: 03-24-2026
Language: English

Summary:
Small-town Southern cozy mystery with a sheriff sleuth Something borrowed, something blue . . . and something deadly. Sheriff Kenni Lowry’s wedding day should be about vows, cake, and finally catching her breath. Instead, her wedding night is interrupted by a visit from her ghostly Poppa—and a warning that something is very wrong. Miss Tilda Boone, a beloved church fixture and lifelong rule-follower, was expected at the ceremony. She never arrived. Before Kenni can even consider a honeymoon, she’s back in uniform, standing inside Miss Tilda’s quiet home, where a familiar afternoon routine ended in death. What first appears to be a natural passing quickly turns suspicious when evidence points to tampered tea and a kettle prepared with deadly intent. With the town watching and rumors spreading fast, Kenni must uncover who had access to Miss Tilda’s home, her habits, and her trust. The suspect list grows to include church volunteers, family members, and neighbors who knew Miss Tilda’s meticulous routines a little too well. Balancing newlywed life, small-town politics, and a homicide investigation—while Poppa offers his unfiltered commentary—Kenni is determined to uncover the truth before another life is lost. Because in Cottonwood, Kentucky, marriage doesn’t slow down murder . . .

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Title: Haunts, Hikes, & Havoc
Subtitle: A Camper and Criminals Cozy Mystery, Book 41
Series: #41 in Camper and Criminals Cozy Mystery
Categories: Animal, Cozy Mystery, Crime Fiction, Mystery
Author: Tonya Kappes
Narrator: Johanna Parker
Publisher: Tantor Media
Release date: 03-24-2026
Language: English

Summary:
Welcome to Normal, Kentucky—where Mae West faces a ghostly guest list and one chilling murder she can't ignore . . . Mae West is no stranger to mystery. As owner of Happy Trails Campground and partner to park ranger Hank Sharp, she's kept Normal, Kentucky running as smoothly as a campfire marshmallow roast. But when paranormal TV star Ken Treadwell is found stabbed during the town's "Haunts and Hikes" festival, with no murder weapon in sight, things take a deadly detour. With her mama's event on the line and campground gossip reaching a full boil, Mae must untangle a haunted whodunnit with help from her fiercely loyal Laundry Club Ladies. The suspects? Ken's polished entourage, a few bitter locals, and even Mae's right-hand woman, the fiery Dottie Swaggert. As secrets surface and the ghost-hunting crowd grows restless, Mae races to catch a killer before the next story ends in more than just screams.

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Title: Ropes and Last Hopes
Subtitle: Paranormal Cozy Mystery Prequel (Harper and Moon Investigations)
Series: #0.5 in Mitzy Moon Mysteries
Categories: Amateur Detective, Cozy Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective
Author: Trixie Silvertale
Narrator: Coleen Marlo
Publisher: Sittin' On A Goldmine Productions L.L.C.
Release date: 03-23-2026
Language: English

Summary:
When a suspicious death takes the life of a friend, our psychic sleuth must expose a killer’s dirty laundry… Mitzy Moon hopes for a normal day running errands. And this time, she’s determined to get her grandmother’s couture properly cleaned. But her day gets stuck in a spin cycle when she encounters crime-scene tape at the dry cleaner’s and a puzzling murder. With her only way into the case through an undercover stint in the women’s wrestling league, Mitzy charges ahead with little help from her mentor, Ghost-ma, or her entitled feline. But if the bell rings before she corners the suspect, more lives could end up on the ropes. Can Mitzy hold a murderer down for the count, or will she be taken out in a lethal smackdown? Ropes and Last Hopes is the prequel novella to the hilarious new paranormal cozy mystery series, Harper and Moon Investigations, a spinoff from the popular Mitzy Moon Mysteries. If you like snarky heroines, supernatural intrigue, and a dash of romance, then you’ll love Trixie Silvertale’s wedded whodunits. Buy Ropes and Last Hopes to put a strangler in a submission hold today!

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Title: Grave Pursuit
Subtitle: Rachel Ryder, Book 12
Series: #12 in Rachel Ryder Series
Categories: Amateur Detective, Crime, Crime Fiction, Detective
Author: Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
Narrator: Anne Marie Damman
Publisher: Severn River Publishing
Release date: 03-17-2026
Language: English

Summary:
A gruesome countdown relentlessly advances toward a killer’s final mark: Rachel Ryder. Detective Rachel Ryder and her partner Rob Bishop have seen their fair share of brutal crimes in Hamby, Georgia—but nothing like this. Chilling photos of the dead arrive at the police department, the victims eerily preserved in white robes from an exclusive Atlanta hotel. Their faces are obscured. Their locations: a mystery. With no clear jurisdiction and no obvious connection between the victims, the case is already a challenge. Desperate for leads, the department goes public, casting Rachel as the face of their plea for information. As the inevitable media firestorm erupts, it draws attention from all sides—including the one they fear the most. And when a suitcase appears on Bishop’s doorstep, a corpse inside, it’s clear the killer has made their reply. This time, there’s no mystery about the message. Pinned to the victim’s robe is a chilling note: Rachel’s next. Then the bodies begin appearing—one after another, packed into suitcases and left in plain sight. Each one is a warning. Each one is part of a countdown.

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Title: Expansion
Subtitle: Demon Accords Generations, Book 1
Series: #1 in Demon Accords Generations
Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Fiction
Author: John Conroe
Narrator: Sean Masters
Publisher: Audible Studios
Release date: 03-17-2026
Language: English

Summary:
For fans of the Demon Accords. Book 1 of the Demon Accords Generations series. Seventeen-year-old Craig Blackmore is a first generation child of Golf Alpha One-One-Seven, AKA Greenacres, the heavy gravity and magic starved world that humanity chose as its first colony. Eighteen years after the Vorsook war ended, young Craig is newly orphaned, a fugitive from trouble, and bound for Earth to take a legacy spot at College Arcane. With a scant hope of leaving his troubles behind him, Craig begins life on the home world at the same school his mother once attended. The same school that produced the most powerful witch ever—Declan O'Carroll—the Steward. Will he fit in? Can he stay under the radar? Does he have enough magic to stay? Will he meet anyone he can form a connection with? No, No, Yes, and Yes. Because see everything is a cycle, troubles come and go, as do villains and heroes, and then there's this girl... Expansion is the first in a long list of novels for the fans of the Demon Accords. Buckle up.

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Title: In Trouble with the Claw
Subtitle: A Whiskers and Words Mystery, Book 4
Series: #4 in Whiskers and Words Mystery
Categories: Animal, Cozy Mystery, Crime Fiction, Mystery
Author: Eryn Scott
Narrator: Jennifer Jill Araya
Publisher: Spoken Realms
Release date: 03-10-2026
Language: English

Summary:
Could Lou be falling right into the killer’s trap? Louisa’s first fall in Button is everything she hoped it would be: corn mazes, pumpkin patches, quirky town traditions, and beautiful foliage. The only unexpected thing: a dead body found in a pile of colorful leaves. When Lou starts getting cryptic text messages about the murder, she’s wary, to say the least. Are the clues from the murderer baiting her into a trap? Or are they from someone who truly wants to help? When Lou is targeted as a suspect in the case, she may not have a choice but to listen. The mystery texter might be the only one who can help prove her innocence. Dear listener, if you love rescue cats, goats who wear pajamas, and a cozy bookstore, you’re going to love this new series by Eryn Scott. Hold on to your hats. The town of Button is as cute as they come, but that doesn’t mean it’s free of murder. Each book and mystery stands alone. Curl up under a cozy blanket, cuddle with a cat (or two), and come join Lou as she solves mysteries in the town of Button.

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Title: Toe to Toe
Categories: Contemporary, Female Protagonist, Fiction, Romance
Author: Falon Ballard
Narrator: Ryan Hudson, Savannah Thomas
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Release date: 03-10-2026
Language: English

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Title: Underdog
Subtitle: A Melanie Travis Mystery, Book 2
Series: #2 in A Melanie Travis Mystery
Categories: Amateur Detective, Animal, Cozy Mystery, Crime Fiction
Author: Laurien Berenson
Narrator: Angie Hickman
Publisher: Tantor Media
Release date: 03-10-2026
Language: English

Summary:
A dog handler's death unleashes a mystery: "Laurien Berenson just keeps getting better and better."—Harlan Coben When Melanie Travis's education in breed-handling at Connecticut's classiest obedience school is cut short by sudden death, she smells a murder. So, with her rambunctious poodle puppy, five-year-old son, and sexy fellow breeder Sam Driver in tow, she hits the championship circuit. In this dog-eat-dog world where winning is everything, Melanie discovers that more than one suspect had a bone to pick with the victim, including a kennel owner whose secret recipe for dog biscuits isn't the only thing she's guarding. Between laps around the show ring, Melanie learns some tricks of her own. But will she learn fast enough to collar an unleashed killer who's begging for the dogged detective to play dead?

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Title: Assassins
Subtitle: V Plague Legacy, Part 7
Series: #7 in V Plague Legacy
Categories: Espionage, Fiction, Military, Suspense, Thriller
Author: Dirk Patton
Narrator: Dirk Patton
Publisher: Voodoo Dog Publishing LLC
Release date: 03-09-2026
Language: English

Summary:
As Mavis faces the consequences of her actions, John launches a Hail Mary mission to save Martinez and Strickland.

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Titel: Polderdiamant
Untertitel: Wibben und Weerts ermitteln, Band 4
Serie: #4 in Nanny op wereldreis
Kategorien: Crime Fiction, Historical Fiction, Private Investigator
Autor: Elke Bergsma
Erzähler: Dana-Maria Dewerny
Herausgeber: LAUSCH medien
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-06-2026
Sprache: Deutsch

Zusammenfassung:
Der 4. Fall für Hilke Wibben und Franziskus Weerts - Basierend auf einer wahren Geschichte. Wir schreiben das Jahr 2025. Und wir schreiben das Jahr 1945. Gelingt es, in der Gegenwart ein Verbrechen aufzuklären, das weit zurück in der Vergangenheit begangen wurde? Als auf einem Flohmarkt im ostfriesischen Moordorf eine filigrane Brosche auftaucht, ahnt zunächst niemand, dass sie einst Teil eines ostpreußischen Familienschatzes war. 1945 verloren gegangen auf der Flucht vor der heranrückenden Roten Armee, wurde sie noch am selben Tag gefunden von dem zehnjährigen Klaus Oldinski, der sie zu seinem persönlichen Schatz erklärte. Schmuckexperte Franziskus Weerts erkennt den Wert der Brosche sofort. Gemeinsam mit seiner Tante, der scharfzüngigen Journalistin Hilke Wibben, begibt er sich auf Spurensuche, die sie tief in die Wirren der ersten Nachkriegsjahre führt – dorthin, wo Verrat und Verlust die Geschichte von Klaus für immer geprägt haben. Während sich in der Gegenwart alte Wunden öffnen, tauchen Hilke und Franziskus ein in eine Vergangenheit, die nur scheinbar zur Ruhe gekommen ist. Denn nicht alles, was verloren scheint, ist wirklich vergessen.

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Title: The Bookstore at Holiday Bay
Subtitle: Once upon a Spy Game
Series: #7 in The Bookstore at Holiday Bay
Categories: Cozy Mystery, Crime Fiction, Mystery
Author: Kathi Daley
Narrator: Angel Clark
Publisher: Kathi Daley Books
Release date: 03-04-2026
Language: English

Summary:
The Bookstore at Holiday Bay—where books, friends, and mysteries collide. When Lou Prescott bought the bookstore in Holiday Bay, she dreamed of more than a charming seaside shop. She wanted a place that felt like home—a welcoming haven where friends could gather, share stories, and lean on one another through life’s challenges and triumphs. But when Lou inherits a vast collection of books from Gia, a woman she barely knew, she discovers far more than dusty shelves and forgotten titles. Hidden among the volumes are photo albums and journals that hint at a secret life no one in town ever suspected. Gia wasn’t just an avid reader—she was a relentless snoop, and her carefully tucked-away notes may hold the key to solving not one, but four long-forgotten cases. Now Lou and her friends must follow the trail Gia left behind, unraveling secrets that refuse to stay buried. The biggest mystery of all, however, may be the most personal—did Gia leave behind the one clue that could reveal her own killer?

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Title: A New Forever
Subtitle: The Inn at Sunset Harbor, Book 9
Series: #9 in The Inn at Sunset Harbor
Categories: Contemporary, Fiction, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Wholesome
Author: Sophie Love
Narrator: Charlotte Vaughan
Publisher: Sophie Love
Release date: 03-03-2026
Language: English

Summary:
A NEW FOREVER is book #9 in the #1 bestselling clean romance series THE INN AT SUNSET HARBOR, which begins with FOR NOW AND FOREVER (BOOK #1)—a free download! 35 year old Emily Mitchell fled her job, apartment and ex-boyfriend in New York City for her father's historic, abandoned home on the coast of Maine, needing a change in her life and determined to make it work as a B&B. She had never expected, though, that her relationship with its caretaker, Daniel, would turn her life on its head. As winter descends on Sunset Harbor, Emily and Daniel welcome baby Charlotte into their world, only to discover that parenthood brings challenges they never anticipated.

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Title: From Rome with Love
Series: #3 in With Love Trilogy
Categories: Contemporary, Fiction, Funny, Holiday
Author: Jules Wake
Narrator: to be announced
Publisher: One More Chapter
Release date: 03-03-2026
Language: English

Summary:
‘ , wit and a “all is lost” moment’ Sue Moorcroft, bestselling author of Rome is the city of love and seduction, right? Not if you find yourself staying in a beautiful apartment with your childhood-friend-turned-arch-enemy, Will Ryan…no matter how hot he is! Romance is the last thing on Lisa’s mind. She’s got more important things to focus on, like hunting down her estranged father. Except when her search falls at the first hurdle, Will doesn’t just help her get back on track, he also shares the romantic sights – and exquisite tastes – of the Eternal City, and Lisa starts to wonder if it’s not just Rome seducing her. Only, as Lisa and Will dig into the past, neither of them is prepared for the long-buried secrets they reveal. Secrets that will turn both their world’s upside down … ‘A perfect mix of Italian food, the city of Rome, romance, hidden family secrets, friendship and fabulous descriptive storytelling’ Rachel’s Random Reads

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Titel: Geheimnisvolle Beute
Untertitel: Das Versunkene Raumschiff 4
Serie: #4 in Das Versunkene Raumschiff
Kategorien: Fiction, Genetic Engineering, Science Fiction, Space Opera
Autor: Anthony J Melchiorri
Erzähler: Dennis Abrahams
Herausgeber: Fiends Audio
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-03-2026
Sprache: Deutsch

Zusammenfassung:
Die Auslöschung war erst der Anfang. In den gefährlichen Weiten des gesetzlosen Raumsektors verbirgt ein Geisterschiff ein finsteres Geheimnis. Seine Decks, die einst voller Leben waren, sind nun unheimlich still. Die einzigen Überlebenden gehören zu einer angeblich ausgestorbenen Alien-Rasse, den Zephyrs. Fin und die furchtlose Crew der Black Sheep beginnen eine gefährliche Mission, um diese seltenen Kreaturen zurückzubringen. Aber sie entdecken bald, dass auch andere hinter den Schätzen des Geisterschiffs her sind. In den dunklen Korridoren des Wracks entdecken sie schreckliche Monster, die viel tödlicher sind als die gefährdeten Kreaturen. Die darauf folgende schockierende Enthüllung bedroht nicht nur die tapfere Besatzung der Black Sheep – sie gefährdet die gesamte Galaxis. Fin muss eine unsichere Allianz mit einem ungewöhnlichen Verbündeten schließen, damit sie überleben können. Von den üppigen Dschungeln des Wildreservats eines geheimnisvollen Milliardärs bis zu einem Bergwerk auf einem fernen, vom Krieg verwüsteten Planeten suchen Fin und seine Kameraden verzweifelt nach Antworten. Im Kampf gegen einen unerbittlichen Feind muss Fin irgendwie seine Menschlichkeit behalten. Buch 4 der humorvollen SF-Abenteuer von Anthony J. Melchiorri. Fans von gefundenen Raumschiffen, witzigen Helden und epischen Abenteuern auf fremden Welten gefallen dürfen sich Das Versunkene Raumschiff nicht entgehen lassen. Diese Space Opera stammt von Anthony Melchiorri.

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Title: Cats Don't Need Coffins
Subtitle: Rachel Murdock Mysteries, Book 6
Series: #6 in The Rachel Murdock Mysteries
Categories: Amateur Detective, Animal, Cozy Mystery, Crime
Author: Dolores Hitchens
Narrator: Janet Metzger
Publisher: Highbridge Audio
Release date: 03-03-2026
Language: English

Summary:
When sisters Rachel and Jennifer Murdock receive a letter from Miriam Hamilton, the daughter of the man who, decades earlier, swindled their father, inviting them to her luxurious home and offering financial amends, the sisters accept and head off with their beloved cat, Samantha, in tow. Shortly after they arrive, they meet their host―or rather, her body. Miriam has been murdered in her bed, and two things become clear: their invitation came with strings attached, and around the many corners of Miriam's capacious home, strange things are afoot. There is no shortage of possible motives for Miriam's murder, given her ruthless business practices and greedy nature. The appearance and subsequent disappearance of a bloodstained doll, which Miriam’s two grown stepchildren from previous marriages seem to know more about than they want to let on, raises Rachel's suspicion but the involvement of the local sheriff investigating the case is what ultimately throws Rachel for a loop. No matter―together with the reluctant Jennifer and curious kitty Samantha, amateur sleuth Rachel is going to make sense of this befuddling case, even if things aren’t what they seem.

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Title: Butchery and Bindings
Subtitle: The Poe Baxter Mysteries, Book 3
Series: #3 in Poe Baxter Books Series
Categories: Amateur Detective, Cozy Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective
Author: ACF Bookens
Narrator: Tessa Flannery
Publisher: QUEST from W. F. Howes Ltd
Release date: 02-26-2026
Language: English

Summary:
A rare book, a breathtaking view… and a mystery they never saw coming. It’s not every day you get to sit on pristine blue water holding a beautiful, first edition Nadine Gordimer novel and wonder if you’ll survive the day. Poe Baxter has always wanted to visit Cape Town, and when she hears that a rare book by a famous South African novelist has come on the market, she jumps at the chance. But as she and her best friend Beattie begin tracking down the literary treasure, they stumble into a far more dangerous mystery—one that puts them directly in harm’s way. What is a rare book worth? A human life or two? Butchery and Bindings is a gripping bookish mystery brimming with adventure, intrigue, and an unforgettable setting.

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Title: Sleuthing with the Stars
Subtitle: A Survivors' Book Club Mystery, Book 6
Series: #6 in Survivors' Book Club Mystery
Categories: Amateur Detective, Crime Fiction, Detective, Female Protagonist, Mystery
Author: Lynn Cahoon
Narrator: C.S.E. Cooney
Publisher: Tantor Media
Release date: 02-24-2026
Language: English

Summary:
Sedona, Arizona's, New Chapter bookstore is a haven for Rarity Cole, who's survived cancer and started an exciting second act in her life. With a film festival about to open in town, she has two big author events lined up—but after a live appearance, one of them winds up very unalive . . . Business is booming as an Olympic cyclist and a famous filmmaker come to town for a film festival and schedule signings at Rarity's bookshop. Luckily, her former employee Darby is back from Scotland and ready to help out. The vivacious young staffer catches the eyes of both authors and accepts a date with the filmmaker. Unfortunately, when she goes for popcorn and returns to her seat, she finds him dead . . . Rarity is naturally an introvert who prefers escaping into a good book with her affectionate Yorkie by her side. But her bout with serious illness has taught her that life is precious. With help from her friends, her coworkers, and her sweetheart, Archer, she's determined to untangle the web of secrets and lies surrounding the director's death, and find out who wanted him out of the picture . . .

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Title: Merry Murder Season
Subtitle: A Tourist Trap Mystery, Book 18
Series: #18 in Tourist Trap Mystery
Categories: Amateur Detective, Cozy Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective
Author: Lynn Cahoon
Narrator: Lauren Pedersen
Publisher: Tantor Media
Release date: 02-24-2026
Language: English

Summary:
Jill Gardner—or as she's now known, Jill King—is working to provide gifts for needy kids this Christmas. But someone's about to puncture the holiday spirit . . . Jill’s store, Coffee, Books, and More, is co-sponsoring a charity dart tournament on Thanksgiving weekend with Chip's Bar, where toys and cash will be collected. She and her new husband, Greg, will be competing as well—that is, if Greg's brother and his girlfriend don't ruin the evening. But the event leads to something much worse than a family squabble when the bar owner is found dead the next morning after being used as a human dartboard . . . Jill and her police-detective hubby both aim to find the killer—but scoring a bullseye will be hard since the place was packed with a rowdy crowd of locals and a platoon of stuffed-animal-toting, very competitive motorcyclists. And with the night's big haul of cash donations left untouched, what could possibly be the motive for this murder?

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Title: Dead Drop in Lily Rock
Subtitle: An Avery Denning Lily Rock Mystery
Series: #1 in Avery Denning Lily Rock Mystery
Categories: Amateur Detective, Animal, Cozy Mystery, Mystery
Author: Bonnie Hardy
Narrator: Mallory Fuccella
Publisher: Bonnie Hardy
Release date: 02-18-2026
Language: English

Summary:
Avery Denning just wanted a bed, a bath, and a break from the Pacific Crest Trail. Instead, she finds a murdered woman at the foot of a Little Free Library. Arriving in the mountain town of Lily Rock for the Fourth of July weekend, Avery plans to rent a room from Stella Rawlins—a friendly local known for her love of books and quiet acts of defiance. When Stella is killed by a sabotaged firecracker hidden inside her library, Avery becomes the discovery witness…and an immediate suspect. With parades planned and tensions rising over which books belong on public shelves, Lily Rock’s only police officer, Janis Jets, has her hands full. Olivia Greer, a constabulary consultant with a gift for listening, offers Avery a place to stay—and a chance to explain how she ended up at the scene of the crime. As Avery begins asking questions, she uncovers a secret network of Little Free Libraries, anonymous religious threats tucked inside children’s books, and a second shocking death that turns the case deeply personal.

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Title: Bloodlines
Subtitle: The Demon Accords, Book 21
Series: #21 in The Demon Accords
Categories: Contemporary Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Mythical Creature
Author: John Conroe
Narrator: Connor Brannigan
Publisher: Audible Studios
Release date: 02-17-2026
Language: English

Summary:
The final novel of the Demon Accords series: The aliens won't give up and Hell wants its due. Having fought off the Vorsook multiple times, Earth's heroes are looking to end the war in a decisive way, while Hell's demons circle like sharks smelling blood in the water. One world facing off with an ancient interstellar species that has conquered almost five thousand planets and the Fallen Angels of Hell. But the defenders of this world are Chris Gordon, Declan O'Carroll, Tanya Demidova and Stacia Reynolds, the quantum super computer Omega. Who would you bet on? For the fans of the Demon Accords series, here is the end.

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Title: A Demigoddess’s Guide to Love
Categories: Fiction, Paranormal, Romance, Romantic Comedy
Author: Jennifer Peel
Narrator: Neill Thorne, Stephanie Rose
Publisher: Jennifer Peel
Release date: 02-13-2026
Language: English

Summary:
A snarky goddess. A reality TV heartthrob. A divine disaster waiting to happen. Demi Blake never asked to be the daughter of Eros, god of love. She’d rather hide behind her black muumuu and bureaucratic rulebook than embrace her divine destiny. As director of the Bureau of Affectional Affairs, she’s made it her mission to regulate mortal relationships with ruthless precision—and zero tolerance for cinematic romance tropes. But her father and greatgrandfather, Zeus, think it’s high time she fell in love herself—and used her divine gifts for good. Their solution? A quest. Demi must join the cast of Love Unscripted. The dating show—hosted by Roman Archer, son of Cupid, single dad, and walking violation of everything she stands for—is a glittery nightmare of grand gestures, slowmotion kisses, and love at first sight. And now she’s contractually obligated to be its reluctant star. To make matters worse, she and Roman share a complicated past. They loathe each other—or at least they pretend to. Because deep down, Demi knows the truth her goddess whispered years ago: Roman isn’t just her rival. He’s her soulmate.

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Titel: Rätsel und Rosen
Untertitel: Ein Port Danby Krimi
Serie: #4 in Ein Port Danby Krimi
Kategorien: Amateur Detective, Animal, Cozy Mystery, Crime
Autor: London Lovett
Erzähler: Désirée von Delft
Herausgeber: Hörbuch München von RBmedia Verlag
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-12-2026
Sprache: Deutsch

Zusammenfassung:
Zum Valentinstag kann man nichts weniger gebrauchen als eine Begegnung mit dem Ex … und vielleicht einen Mord. Süß wie ein Pink Latte: Der 4. Band der Cosy Crime-Reihe aus dem Küstenstädtchen Port Danby Als das Team von Georgio's Perfume, Lacey „Pink“ Pinkertons alte Firma, plötzlich in Port Danby zu einem Fotoshooting auftaucht, ist sie völlig überrascht. Und das nicht nur positiv, bedeutet es schließlich auch, wieder mit ihrem Ex-Verlobten Jacob konfrontiert zu werden. Beim Werbeshooting in dem schaurigen Herrenhaus Hawksworth Manor wird zu allem Übel auch noch eine von Laceys ehemaligen Kolleginnen ermordet. Spätestens jetzt kann sie ihre Spürnase nicht mehr im Zaum halten und steckt schon wieder Hals über Kopf in einem neuen Fall … Please note: This audiobook is in German.

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Title: Family, Friends and Fatalities
Subtitle: A Life's a Beach Cozy Mystery, Book 5
Series: #5 in Life's a Beach Cozy Mystery
Categories: Amateur Detective, Animal, Cozy Mystery, Crime
Author: Emerald Finn
Narrator: Tegan Bourke
Publisher: Tantor Media
Release date: 02-10-2026
Language: English

Summary:
Checking out has never been so final. Storms are brewing in peaceful Sunrise Bay as Charlie's boyfriend prepares to battle his vindictive ex for custody of their little girl. A night out at a fancy hotel with her book club pals is a ray of sunshine among Charlie's clouds—until a woman falls to her death from a hotel balcony. Was it a tragic accident or something more sinister? The woman's husband claims he was walking on the beach when she fell, but if that's true, why don't his shoes have any sand on them? And, speaking of footwear, why has one of the dead woman's own shoes gone missing? It's a puzzle Charlie's determined to resist. With the custody hearing looming, this is no time to be poking her nose into a police investigation. But when her dog finds the missing shoe, Charlie's caught up in the case in spite of irate detectives, uncooperative suspects, and the collateral damage to her private life. Sometimes the best way to weather a storm is to face it head-on.

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Title: The Mad Catter
Subtitle: Whales and Tails Mystery, Book 2
Series: #2 in Whales and Tails Mystery
Categories: Animal, Cozy Mystery, Cuisine, Culinary, Mystery
Author: Kathi Daley
Narrator: Angel Clark
Publisher: Kathi Daley Books
Release date: 02-09-2026
Language: English

Summary:
When a cat named Alice comes into her life, Cait begins to suspect that Alice may hold the answers to the mystery surrounding the body she found in the church, as well as the person behind her aunt's illness. Join Cait and her feline and human friends as they track down a killer and save a community.

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Title: The Girl Who Wants
Subtitle: The Shee McQueen Mystery Thriller Series, Book 1
Series: #1 in The Shee McQueen Mystery Thriller
Categories: Amateur Detective, Crime, Detective, Female Protagonist
Author: Amy Vansant
Narrator: Christa Lewis
Publisher: Vansant Creations
Release date: 02-06-2026
Language: English

Summary:
An addictive romantic thriller packed with twists and dangerous family secrets The sunny Loggerhead Inn resort has everything—sea turtle wall art, a tiny terrier mascot who thinks she's a pit bull, and a staff of deadly, damaged military veterans, looking to redeem their troubled hearts and souls by helping others... USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Amy Vansant introduces Shee McQueen and her unforgettable found family of friendly neighborhood fixers... Can Shee and her "domestic mercenaries" find redemption, love, and new beginnings? Shee wants a home. Shee McQueen grew up skip-tracing and hunting military criminals with her father, Mick, until someone put a bounty on her head, forcing her underground.

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Title: The Queen of Wishful Thinking
Subtitle: A Novel
Categories: Family, Female Protagonist, Fiction, Funny
Author: Milly Johnson
Narrator: Colleen Prendergast
Publisher: Harper Muse
Release date: 02-03-2026
Language: English

Summary:
Bonnie Brookland grew up in the vibrant world of antiques, surrounded by the comforting chaos of market stalls, old treasures, and the loyal friends who became her second family. But lately, life has felt anything but colorful. So when she stumbles upon The Pot of Gold, a struggling antique shop in a quiet corner of her British town, something about it tugs at her. It feels like home. The Pot of Gold is a dream come true for Lewis Harley, who left behind a high-pressure investment banking career after a health scare in his forties. Craving peace and purpose, he's poured everything into the shop. But things haven't gone to plan, and the business is struggling. That is, until Bonnie walks through the door. However, both are navigating lives that aren't easy to leave behind. And when long-buried secrets rise to the surface, Bonnie and Lew must each decide how much they're willing to risk to rediscover themselves--and whether the life they've always hoped for might still be within reach.

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Title: Sugared & Spiced
Subtitle: Seasons in Snowhaven, Book 1
Series: #1 in Seasons in Snowhaven
Categories: Contemporary, Fiction, Holiday, Romance, Romantic Comedy
Author: Nellie K Neves
Narrator: Jon Brattin, Mari Bee
Publisher: Nellie K. Neves
Release date: 02-03-2026
Language: English

Summary:
She grew up with one rule: Don't date Duke Monroe. Oil and water. Montague and Capulet. Monroe and Caplan. All recipes for disaster. Colette Caplan grew up knowing Duke Monroe was bad news. After all, the Monroe Family had wanted to ruin the Caplan family for ages. With the ranch in trouble and Christmas on the way, Colette comes home to wage war on the Monroes… with baked goods. Duke Monroe can't believe it when Colette Caplan finally comes home again. And somehow, she only gotten cuter. Their families have been feuding since before he was born, and even though he's fought it, Colette has always been his weakness. Raised up to hate her family, will he risk everything to give into the secret attraction he's hidden for years? She’s certain her bakery will save the ranch, but when Duke Monroe has more than muffins up his sleeve, and things are about to get surprisingly hot for their cold winter nights. Caught on the fine line between love and family feud. A sweet Romeo & Juliet retelling without the insta-love but with all the family feuds, tension, and swoony moments. Plus baked goods and an adorable dog.

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Title: A Pedigree to Die For
Subtitle: A Melanie Travis Mystery, Book 1
Series: #1 in A Melanie Travis Mystery
Categories: Amateur Detective, Animal, Cozy Mystery, Crime Fiction
Author: Laurien Berenson
Narrator: Angie Hickman
Publisher: Tantor Media
Release date: 02-03-2026
Language: English

Summary:
A mom goes undercover to locate a purloined poodle—and a killer—in this series debut with "a solution that packs a surprising amount of surprise" (Kirkus Reviews). The apparent heart attack that killed kennel owner Max Turnbull has left seven pups in mourning, and his wife Peg suspecting foul play. But the only evidence is their missing prize pooch—a pedigreed poodle named Beau. Enter Melanie Travis. With her young son happily ensconced in day camp, the thirty-something teacher and single mother is talked into investigating her uncle's death—unofficially, of course. Posing as a poodle breeder in search of the perfect stud, Melanie hounds Connecticut's elite canine competitions, and finds an ally in fellow breeder Sam Driver. But her affection cools when she's put on the scent of Sam's questionable past . . . and hot on the trail of a poodle-hating neighbor and one elusive murderer who isn't ready to come to heel. For, as Melanie soon discovers, in a championship dog-eat-dog world, the instinct for survival, and winning, can prove fatal.

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Title: From Italy With Love
Series: #1 in With Love Trilogy
Categories: Contemporary, Fiction, Funny, Holiday
Author: Jules Wake
Narrator: Ruby Thomas
Publisher: One More Chapter
Release date: 02-03-2026
Language: English

Summary:
'Full of glamour, and , but at its heart is a truly heart-warming tale of self discovery – ' Home-loving Laurie thinks she’s happy – she has a safe, reliable boyfriend and working in her local library is what she thought she always wanted. That is until she inherits a vintage Ferrari from her eccentric Uncle Miles and the conditions of the inheritance are far from simple. To keep the car Laurie will have to drive across Europe with the gorgeous but unreliable Cameron Matthews as her guide… and Cam’s motives for helping are not all that altruistic. Cam isn’t particularly thrilled about escorting his late pal Miles’ dull mouse of a niece on this wild goose chase but all he has to do is get Laurie safely to Italy and he’s sure the Ferrari is his. But Uncle Miles had a few tricks up his sleeve and the route he’s planned takes Cam and Laurie on a road trip they’ll never forget. From sampling the delights of the Loire Valley to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Garda, this is one journey that has more twists and turns than either of them could ever have imagined…

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Title: Romeow and Juliet
Subtitle: Whales and Tails Mystery, Book 1
Series: #1 in Whales and Tails Mystery
Categories: Animal, Cozy Mystery, Cuisine, Culinary, Mystery
Author: Kathi Daley
Narrator: Angel Clark
Publisher: Kathi Daley Books
Release date: 02-02-2026
Language: English

Summary:
Romeow and Juliet is the first in a cozy mystery series set on Madrona Island, a fictional island within the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington State. As a fourth generation islander Caitlin Hart is struggling to make her way as the economy and culture of the island evolves toward a tourism based industry. Cait lives in a cabin on her aunt's oceanfront estate where she helps her aunt run Harthaven Cat Sanctuary. When she isn't working with the cats, she helps best friend Tara, operate the coffee bar/bookstore/cat lounge they own, named Coffee Cat Books. In the first installment to the series Cait and her dog Max find the body of a member of the island council dead in the back room of the old fish cannery. As Cait delves into the murder she finds herself with an unlikely sleuthing partner that might just lead to a relationship of a more personal kind. Meanwhile, Romeo, as stray cat that followed Cait home, is causing all sorts of problems for Cait as, in spite of dire warnings from the neighbor next door, he refuses to stay away from her very expensive show cat, Juliet.

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Title: A Perk of Trouble
Subtitle: Killer Coffee Mysteries, Book 17
Series: #17 in Killer Coffee Mysteries
Categories: Animal, Cozy Mystery, Crime Fiction, Mystery
Author: Tonya Kappes
Narrator: Christina Sagnimeni
Publisher: Tonya Kappes Books
Release date: 01-29-2026
Language: English

Summary:
Welcome back to Honey Springs, Kentucky—where the Bean Hive Coffeehouse serves up coffee, community, and more than its fair share of crime. When a nationally known author arrives in town to headline a prestigious writer’s retreat, Roxanne Bloom is more focused on crafting perfect lattes than getting caught in his plot twists. But when the author turns up dead—in a scene straight from one of his books—Roxy’s peaceful coffee-slinging days are once again interrupted. With the town buzzing and the retreat guests under suspicion, Roxy dusts off her sleuthing skills to uncover the truth hidden between the pages. Because in Honey Springs, secrets percolate fast—and someone’s trying to cover theirs with murder. A Perk of Trouble is a heartwarming, twist-filled mystery steeped in Southern charm and brewed with all the things you love—fur babies, friendship, fresh-baked treats, and a heroine who never gives up. Come for the coffee. Stay for the mystery.

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Title: Tell-Tale Treats
Subtitle: A Magical Fortune Cookie Novel
Categories: Amateur Detective, Cozy Mystery, Crime Fiction, Cuisine
Author: Jennifer J. Chow
Narrator: Catherine Ho
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Release date: 01-27-2026
Language: English

Summary:
Is Felicity to blame when a hotel guest drowns after eating her enchanted cookies? Felicity Jin returns in the third installment of the Magical Fortune Cookie series. A group of high school alumnae reunite years later and reserve rooms at Pixie Inn for an extended retreat. As part of their pampering package, Felicity delivers a scrumptious assortment of enchanted pastries, including her new almond cookies. But the queen bee of the group is soon found dead in her bathroom, drowned in the tub, and she recently sampled the delicious baked goods. Could Felicity’s almond cookies have set off a fatal nut allergy? The enchanted pastries are supposed to bring joy, not sorrow—and certainly not death. Felicity’s boyfriend, Kelvin Love, is eager to assist, although odd things have been happening to his senses ever since he baked with Felicity. Will his extra sensitivity help or hinder the investigation? Plus, her special bunny Whiskers lends a magical paw to the detecting since Felicity can’t and won’t relax until she restores both order and magic to her world.

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Title: Elvis, Dolly Pawton, and the Crime of Many Colors
Subtitle: Elvis Purrsley Mysteries, Book 3
Series: #3 in Elvis Purrsley Mysteries
Categories: Amateur Detective, Animal, Cozy Mystery, Crime Fiction
Author: C. Love
Narrator: Danielle Muething
Publisher: Spirit Blizzard Press
Release date: 01-26-2026
Language: English

Summary:
It’s not all rock and roll in Yesteryear. With Elvisfest all wrapped up, it’s time for the town’s next big event. The Country Jamboree! Up-and-coming country singers have descended upon Yesteryear ready to pay tribute to great country stars of the ‘50s through ‘70s. It’s going to be a great time full of good music, amazing food, and…oh no. Someone vandalized Jolene Smollett’s dressing room and threatened the singer many are calling “the hottest new act out of Nashville?” It looks like there’s a new case for me and Elvis Purrsley…with a little help from our new friend, Dolly Pawton.

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Title: Beachfront Bakery
Subtitle: A Malicious Meringue (A Beachfront Bakery Cozy Mystery, Book 7)
Series: #7 in A Beachfront Bakery Cozy Mystery
Categories: Amateur Detective, Cozy Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective
Author: Fiona Grace
Narrator: Sarah Kempton
Publisher: Fiona Grace
Release date: 01-21-2026
Language: English

Summary:
BEACHFRONT BAKERY: A MALICIOUS MERINGUE (BOOK #7) is the seventh book in a charming and hilarious cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace, #1 bestselling author of Murder in the Manor, which has over 10,000 five star reviews! The series begins with A KILLER CUPCAKE (BOOK #1). Former sous chef-turned-beachside bakery owner Allison Sweet’s recipe for success is tested when a journalist sampling her new meringue cookies ends up dead, leaving Allison in a sticky situation. She must whisk through clues to frost out the real culprit before her bakery's reputation—and her freedom—are burnt to a crisp. A hilarious cozy mystery series, packed with twists, turns, romance, food, and unexpected adventure, the BEACHFRONT BAKERY series will keep you laughing and listening late into the night as you fall in love with an endearing female protagonist who will capture your heart. Future books in the series are also available!

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Title: The Inn at Holiday Bay: Promise in the Proposal
Subtitle: The Inn at Holiday Bay, Book 38
Series: #38 in The Inn at Holiday Bay
Categories: Amateur Detective, Animal, Cozy Mystery, Crime Fiction
Author: Kathi Daley
Narrator: Angel Clark
Publisher: Kathi Daley Books
Release date: 01-20-2026
Language: English

Summary:
Christmas may be packed away, but in Holiday Bay, the chaos is just getting started. Colt’s first case as a newly hired county detective is anything but routine. A shocking murder, a web of buried secrets, and three long-forgotten cold cases left behind by his predecessor collide in ways Colt never saw coming—and solving the present crime may depend on unlocking the past. While Abby and Lacy pour their energy into a community fundraiser, Abby and Colt juggle blueprints for the home they hope to build together. At the same time, Georgia finds herself struggling with unexpected baby blues, adding one more emotional wrinkle to an already busy season. And just when Abby thinks life might slow down, Colt and Mackey prepare to ask her a question she won’t be able to refuse. In Holiday Bay, life, love, and murder have a way of arriving all at once. Cozy, twisty, and filled with heart, this post-Christmas mystery proves that while the holidays may end, the surprises never do.

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Title: Wands, Waffles, and Whispers
Subtitle: Southern Magical Bakery
Series: #2 in Southern Magical Bakery
Categories: Amateur Detective, Animal, Contemporary, Contemporary Fantasy
Author: Tonya Kappes
Narrator: Johanna Parker
Publisher: Tantor Media
Release date: 01-20-2026
Language: English

Summary:
Every small town hides a secret. This one has a few dozen . . . and a magical cat who knows them all. After leaving her enchanted hometown behind, Lo Heal-Park thought she'd finally found a quiet life in Celestial Falls—complete with a charming bakery, a suspiciously talkative cat, and a second date with the local vet. But when a beloved town elder is found dead under mysterious circumstances and strange magical pulses begin rippling through the streets, Lo's hopes for a fresh start vanish like sugar on a hot skillet. Now, with her unexpected spiritual gifts waking up and a magical crack in the town's foundation threatening to burst wide open, Lo has to sift through secrets, seal old spells, and figure out who—or what—is stirring ancient magic from its slumber. All without burning the biscuits. Warm, witty, and just a little wicked, Wands, Waffles, and Whispers is the delicious first course in a new cozy mystery series perfect for fans of spellbinding small towns, cinnamon-sweet suspense, and heroines who stir up more than just batter. Because in Celestial Falls, even the magic has a sweet tooth . . . and it's hungry.

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Title: Pawfully Wedded
Subtitle: Paw Enforcement, Book 10
Series: #10 in Paw Enforcement Series
Categories: Amateur Detective, Animal, Cozy Mystery, Crime
Author: Diane Kelly
Narrator: Coleen Marlo
Publisher: Tantor Media
Release date: 01-20-2026
Language: English

Summary:
Fort Worth Police Officer Megan Luz and her fiancé, firefighter Seth Rutledge, will soon be walking down the aisle—assuming they live to see their wedding day . . . WHEN A STRANGER CALLS, CHAOS ENSUES. A series of bogus reports of active shooters has rattled the Fort Worth PD. The SWAT team has been repeatedly deployed to what turn out to be nonevents. When no connection can be made between the "swatting" calls, Megan's mentor, Detective Bustamente, is at a loss. Are the phony calls being made by copycat criminals, or is there a link they haven't yet been able to identify? Megan and Brigit join the investigation. But will they be able to stop the calls before the department's reaction turns deadly? THEN THINGS GET EVEN HOTTER. If the bogus shooter calls aren't enough to keep our favorite first responders on their toes and on edge, an elusive arsonist seems intent on pushing the city's firefighters to their limits, with increasingly dangerous results. Who is setting the fires and why? The fire and police departments team up to track the sinister offender, whose offenses hit closer and closer to home. Can the felonious firebug be found before his efforts turn fatal?

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Title: The Swimming Club
Subtitle: The Jurassic Coast Mysteries, Book 1
Series: #1 in The Jurassic Coast Mysteries
Categories: Amateur Detective, Cozy Mystery, Detective, Female Protagonist, Mystery
Author: Millie Ravensworth
Narrator: Jan Cramer
Publisher: Ackroyd Publishing
Release date: 01-15-2026
Language: English

Summary:
Previously published as The Lyme Regis Women's Swimming Club A summer mystery from the author of The Corfe Castle Murders DC Tina Abbott from Dorset Police’s Major Crime Investigations Team is on maternity leave, and spending some time with her mum Annie in Lyme Regis. But then after a morning swim, two members of Annie’s swimming club discover a dead body in another member's car. A body that later vanishes into thin air. When the body later turns up in another location, Tina gets involved, despite her bosses telling her she’s not supposed to be working. But Tina only knows one side of the story. Will the swimming club members come forward and tell the police what they know? Is one of their members involved in the murder? And can they prevent Kevin, the angry seagull, from attacking the beachfront caravan where the club’s youngest member lives? The Swimming Club is a gripping seaside mystery, set on Dorset's iconic Jurassic coast and featuring characters from the bestselling Dorset Crime series.

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Title: A Deadly Clue
Subtitle: A Hunter and Clewe Mystery, Book 3
Series: #3 in Hunter and Clewe Mystery
Categories: Amateur Detective, Crime Fiction, Detective, Female Protagonist, Mystery
Author: Victoria Gilbert
Narrator: Carrington MacDuffie
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Release date: 01-13-2026
Language: English

Summary:
Hunter and Clewe are back in the third Hunter and Clewe mystery from acclaimed author Victoria Gilbert where a closed case is reopened after another member of a prominent family is murdered. Cameron Clewe and Jane Hunter, lovers of all things bookish, are slowly cataloguing Cam’s private collection of first edition books acquired from the deceased patriarch of the wealthy Stewart family. When Jane finds a note from Kimberly Stewart Ward, one of the daughters of the Stewart patriarch—who supposedly committed suicide—she discovers someone was actually targeting her with the intention of killing her. Jane and Cam decide to look into the supposedly closed case, but their investigation becomes urgent when another member of the Stewart family is found dead from a drug overdose. The victim’s friends claim he’d been clean and sober for years and refuse to accept the cause of death. Believing both cases to be connected, Jane and Cam resolve to solve them before any other direct heirs of the family are targeted.

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Title: The Devil in the Details
Subtitle: A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery
Series: #11 in Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mysteries
Categories: Amateur Detective, Crime Fiction, Detective, Female Protagonist, Mystery
Author: Vicki Delany
Narrator: Kim Hicks
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Release date: 01-06-2026
Language: English

Summary:
The game is once again afoot in Vicki Delany’s eleventh Sherlock Holmes Bookshop mystery, when birthday festivities end in freezing–cold murder. Gemma Doyle is excited about celebrating Jayne Wilson’s big day. It’s supposed to mark not only the birthday of Jayne, her partner in crime, but also that of the Great Detective himself. Following the festivities at the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop and Emporium, Gemma heads for the Blue Water Café, the site of Jayne’s party. To make things even better, Jayne’s wedding is only a week away. But the much–anticipated affair quickly turns to disaster with the presence of the bride and groom’s respective exes in attendance and other unruly guests. With drama at every corner, Gemma and Jayne take a break on the chilly deck overlooking the ocean when they spot the body of a party attendee floating in the water below. As Detective Ryan Ashburton takes a closer look at the guest list, Jayne’s wedding is in peril, especially when it is revealed that her fiancé, Andy, is a prime suspect. With the police closing in and more lives on the line, it’s up to Gemma to keep Andy from prison and save Jayne’s wedding day from ruin.

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Title: Blondes, Bikinis and Betrayal
Subtitle: A Life's a Beach Cozy Mystery, Book 3
Series: #3 in Life's a Beach Cozy Mystery
Categories: Cozy Mystery, Crime, Crime Fiction, Mystery, Photography
Author: Emerald Finn
Narrator: Tegan Bourke
Publisher: Tantor Media
Release date: 01-06-2026
Language: English

Summary:
Turning thirty is murder. Everything's panning out for Charlie in picture-perfect Sunrise Bay. She has a new dog, a brand-new photography business, and maybe even a fresh romance with the hottest policeman in town. Plus, her latest photo shoot is double the fun. Identical twins Sam and Jess want photos to celebrate their thirtieth birthday. But the party stops when Sam disappears. Rumors spread faster than you can say "cheese". Is her hot-tempered new boyfriend to blame? What did her neighbor really see? When Sam's body is found in mysterious circumstances, Jess is distraught . . . or is she? It's up to Charlie to sort fact from fiction in a puzzling case of double trouble.

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Title: Keeper of Lost Loves
Subtitle: A Serenity Falls Standalone
Series: #1 in Serenity Falls
Categories: Contemporary, Fiction, Holiday, Romance, Romantic Comedy
Author: Iris Applewood
Narrator: Victoria Connolly
Publisher: Podium Audio
Release date: 01-06-2026
Language: English

Summary:
Clara Winters is a self-proclaimed cynic of soulmates. But when mistletoe magic compels her to play matchmaker for the town curmudgeon, her life takes an unexpected turn.... Clara's only Christmas wish is to save her beloved Fireside Manor Bed and Breakfast, teetering on the edge of financial ruin in the outskirts of the quaint town of Serenity Falls. Her plan is simple: drop off her cookies at the Winter Festival and return to welcome her lone holiday guest. The arrival of Ethan, a guest with enigmatic intentions, sets off sparks of both romance and suspicion.

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Title: Die, Die, Birdie
Subtitle: Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series, Book 19
Series: #19 in Kiki Lowenstein Mystery
Categories: Amateur Detective, Animal, Cozy Mystery, Crime
Author: Joanna Campbell Slan
Narrator: Amy McFadden
Publisher: Tantor Media
Release date: 01-06-2026
Language: English

Summary:
All eight-year-old Erik wanted for his birthday was a bird. What he got was Solo—a traumatized lovebird whose mate was recently devoured by a boa constrictor at a local pet shop. But when Kiki learns that Solo originally belonged to Ruthie Goldman, a beloved member of their temple community who died after a brutal home invasion, she realizes this is no ordinary rescue pet. Solo may be small, but he's carrying big secrets—literally. X-rays reveal the tiny bird has swallowed several diamonds from the robbery that killed his previous owner. Now someone is desperately trying to track down Erik's feathered friend, and Kiki's family is in danger. As Detective Chad Detweiler investigates the diamond theft that triggered Ruthie's fatal stroke, Kiki uncovers a web of family betrayals, frozen embryos, and twisted ideas about genetic purity. With her trademark blend of humor, heart, and small-town Missouri charm, Kiki must protect her family while helping to solve a murder that hits frighteningly close to home. Because when inheritance, infertility, and identity collide, even the most loving families can harbor deadly secrets.

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Title: Ewes and Eulogies
Subtitle: A Humorous Small-Town Cozy Mystery (A Sadie Sexton Hoochville Mystery, Book 5)
Series: #5 in A Sadie Sexton Hoochville Mystery
Categories: Amateur Detective, Cozy Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective
Author: Ramey James
Narrator: Tiffany Morgan
Publisher: Ramey James Press LLC
Release date: 01-05-2026
Language: English

Summary:
It’s Halloween in Hoochville, and it’s a two-for-one deal at the Shady Grove Cemetery. Unfortunately there was only a reservation for one. When a dead body is discovered in the freshly prepared grave of a prominent Hoochville community leader during the weeklong Harvest Festival celebration, the unexpected death is ruled a suicide. But Sadie and her friends think otherwise. It’s all tricks and no treats this year as Juniper, the dead woman’s niece, appears to be targeted as the next victim. Sadie’s as busy as a one-armed paper hanger, trying to prove Ginny’s suicide was really a murder while keeping her niece safe, all while navigating her first Harvest Festival celebration in Hoochville in over a decade. Can she survive Punkin’ Chunkin’, the Buckshot Blast, and the Haunted Fluff-n-Stuff long enough to crack the case? · Multi-generational cozy murder mystery · Quirky Southern small-town shenanigans · Ride-or-die female friendships · Adorable pets and cozy crafts Ewes and Eulogies is a craft and hobby cozy mystery full of humor, friendship, beloved pets, and found family.

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Title: Cliffs, Clues, & Conspiracies
Subtitle: A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series, Book 40
Series: #40 in Camper and Criminals Cozy Mystery
Categories: Amateur Detective, Animal, Cozy Mystery, Crime
Author: Tonya Kappes
Narrator: Johanna Parker
Publisher: Tantor Media
Release date: 12-30-2025
Language: English

Summary:
Welcome to Normal where nothing is normal. Get ready for a cozy mystery adventure with a southern twist in Cliffs, Clues, & Conspiracies! Mae West is just hoping for a peaceful weekend at Happy Trails Campground during the Climb the Cliffs Festival in the heart of Kentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest. But when the festival's star climber, James Rafferty, is found dead at the base of the Cascades, Mae's plans for a quiet weekend crumble faster than a buttermilk biscuit. What looks like a tragic accident turns out to be murder, and Mae armed with her sleuthing notebook and the unwavering support of the Laundry Club Ladies, is on the case. Mae follows clues from cryptic coordinates to suspicious boot prints, she soon discovers that secrets run deep in the close-knit town of Normal, Kentucky. But with a killer determined to keep those secrets buried, Mae's about to find out that some cliffs are more dangerous than they seem. One thing's for sure—this mystery is about to take a deadly turn.

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Title: Buried Starship
Subtitle: Shadow of War, Book 1
Series: #1 in Shadow of War
Categories: Fiction, Military, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Space Opera
Author: Anthony J Melchiorri
Narrator: John Pirhalla
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Release date: 12-30-2025
Language: English

Summary:
Jace Hawthorne paid the price for defending humanity. Now he lives in the shadows of a galaxy occupied by hostile aliens. Branded a criminal for daring to fight ruthless alien invaders, Marine veteran Jace Hawthorne now scrapes by as a Shadow. He is forced to smuggle contraband past Enforcer patrols for the local Shadowport Guild. Every illegal run funds his mother’s medicine, every day a careful dance around their oppressive alien overlords. But when a routine job explodes into catastrophe, Jace realizes he’s stumbled into something far deadlier than black market goods. The Enforcers take his mother away in chains. Someone has betrayed him, and now they’re hunting Jace. Fellow Shadow and Marine veteran Caera Frost offers him sanctuary—and something more dangerous: hope. She speaks of rebellion brewing in the darkest corners of space, where forgotten alien technologies lie buried. Weapons and ships that could ignite a war humanity might actually win. Jace never wanted to be a hero. But when an entire species faces extinction, sometimes the shadows are where legends are born. Buried Starship is the explosive first book in the Shadow of War series.

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Titel: Neid und Nelken
Untertitel: Ein Port Danby Krimi 2
Serie: #2 in Ein Port Danby Krimi
Kategorien: Amateur Detective, Cozy Mystery, Crime, Crime Fiction
Autor: London Lovett
Erzähler: Désirée von Delft
Herausgeber: Hörbuch München von RBmedia Verlag
Veröffentlichungsdatum: 12-25-2025
Sprache: Deutsch

Zusammenfassung:
Port Danby lockt mit einem Food Festival–doch nicht jeder Gast wird es lebend verlassen … Der unterhaltsame Cosy Crime für einen gemütlichen Sonntagnachmittag im Café Lacey Pinkerton, die Besitzerin des örtlichen Blumenladens, freut sich darauf, die vielen Stände des dritten Food Festivals, das auf dem Marktplatz von Port Danby stattfindet, mit farbenfrohe Blumenarrangements zu versorgen. Viele Redakteure, Blogger, und Kochbuchautoren reisen extra für diese Messe in das kleine Küstenstädtchen. Leider gibt es unter ihnen auch eine Menge Rivalität und Drama. Als plötzlich eine bekannte, aber weniger beliebte, Journalistin tot in ihrem Motelzimmer aufgefunden wird, liegt es mal wieder an Lacey, dem attraktiven Detective James Briggs bei der Lösung des Falles zu helfen. Ob er nun will oder nicht … Please note: This audiobook is in German.